Volatile

/ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/ noun adjective

A chemical or compound that changes into a gas easily.

Meaning

  1. (noun) A chemical or compound that changes into a gas easily.
  2. (adjective) Evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions.
  3. (adjective) (of a substance) Explosive.
  4. (adjective) (of a price etc) Variable or erratic.
  5. (adjective) (of a person) Quick to become angry or violent.
  6. (adjective) Fickle.
  7. (adjective) Temporary or ephemeral.
  8. (adjective) (of a situation) Potentially violent.
  9. (adjective) (of a variable) Having its associated memory immediately updated with any changes in value.
  10. (adjective) (of memory) Whose content is lost when the computer is powered down
  11. (adjective) Passing through the air on wings, or by the buoyant force of the atmosphere; flying; having the power to fly.

Letter breakdown

  • Volatile contains 8 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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Reader questions

What does Volatile mean?

A chemical or compound that changes into a gas easily.

How many letters are in Volatile?

Volatile has 8 letters.

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